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Horse Psychology and Behaviour Blog

Horse Psychology and Behaviour Blog

Let’s uncover Humans tend to resist change. It’s in our DNA. Adopting the beliefs and practices of those before us feels safe and ensures survival for both the individual and the group. Change carries risk, and risk signals potential danger. But nature demands change from time to time. Evolution thrives on adaptation—not just physically, but

Carolina Horse Conversations
August 31, 2025

In the world of horsemanship, we often fixate on the horse: their training, behavior, emotions, and how we can shape them to meet our goals. Whether we’re aiming to build a healthier, happier equine partner or pushing for competitive success, the conversation typically revolves around refining techniques, reinforcers, and methods to “fix” or enhance the

Carolina Horse Conversations
August 30, 2025

When it comes to horses, everyone has an opinion. Some swear by discipline, others by softness, and most riders grow up following the traditions they were taught without questioning them. But beneath all the methods, tools, and trends lies a much deeper question: What do we owe the horse? Ethics is not just a lofty

Carolina Horse Conversations
August 29, 2025

Everything we want to do with our horses starts on the ground. Everything our horses need to know to live a balanced horse life along side us is can be taught from the ground. Riding is a privilege that we need to earn. Earned with trust and self carriage. You don’t need to ride your

Carolina Horse Conversations
August 29, 2025

It is one of the most important topics in the horse world: How to start a young horse (under saddle)? And it is one with a lot of prejudices, misunderstanding and lack of feel. Not for nothing, starting a horse is also called “breaking a horse” and this goes back far and deep in to

Carolina Horse Conversations
August 28, 2025

What if the whole equestrian world would choose for peace between horses and human? Would you choose to be peaceful with your horse? And what does that even mean? Definition of peace Peace (noun) (NO VIOLENCE) Peace is a stress-free state of security and calmness that comes when there’s no fighting or war, everything coexisting

Carolina Horse Conversations
August 28, 2025